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DJ 7633

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,659 mi
Last recorded82,659 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ 7633
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 22 Apr 2026 82,657 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2025 82,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play detected at steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2025 82,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play detected at steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,196 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,188 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 78,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 75,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,205 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 73,205 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,860 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,051 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,164 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,712 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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DJ 7633 is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJ 7633, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DJ 7633 registered?

DJ 7633 is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is DJ 7633 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ 7633 shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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